About the Amador County Historic Cemeteries Board (ACHCB)

Amador County’s Historic Cemeteries were first started when the earliest settlers came into the Mother Lode at the time of the Gold Rush. Within these cemeteries are found members of the indigenous population, Americans, and immigrants from the Europe, Asia, and Latin America. They were the founders of our community, the backbone upon which the county was built.

Today their final resting places have fallen victim to deterioration, lack of attention, and vandalism.

The Amador County Historic Cemeteries Board is charged with preserving the historical integrity of our pioneer cemeteries. This includes repair, maintenance, gravesite identification and vandalism deterrents. Through our endeavors our historic cemeteries will be revitalized, restored to their past dignity and beauty, and made a source of pride of our community.

Members of the Board

Mitchell Hodson, Chairman

Brigette Lafauci

Arnold Zeiderman

Marcie Canale

Megan Buchanan

Michael Borunda

Rhonda Grimes-Vegas

History

The ACHCB was first established in March, 1992, with a representative from each of the five districts in Amador County. In 1996 the criterion was changed to members-at-large each representing the entire county. John Lovell was most instrumental in bringing the need of a board to oversee the care and preservation of our historic cemeteries to the Board of Supervisors. Through his efforts, and those of early Board members, the ACCB has made many contributions to the preservation of our pioneer cemeteries.